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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,004.36, 1,159,542.90 and 637,817.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,004.36, 1,159,542.90 and 637,817.62 is: 956,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,004.36 : 1,159,542.90 = 637,817.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,004.36/1,159,542.90 = 637,817.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,004.36x = 1,159,542.90 × 637,817.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,004.36x = 739,576,892,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,576,892,765.90/773,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,756.43

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